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Canon EOS 30D vs Nikon D3200
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Canon EOS 30D

Canon EPS 30D camera image
33%

Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200 camera image
Winner!
54%
Canon EOS 30D
vs
Nikon D3200
Price
Brand
Canon
Nikon
Model
EOS 30D
D3200
Released
2006
2012
Announcement Date
February 21, 2006
April 19, 2012
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
41%
63%
Megapixels
8.2 MP
24.2 MP
Image Resolution
3504 x 2336 px
6016 x 4000 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15 x 22.5 mm
15.4 x 23.2 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Frame Rate
5 fps
4 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF-S
Nikon F DX
Image Processor
Digic II
Expeed 3
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
3,200
6,400
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
3200
12800
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
9
11
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentamirror)
Video
Video
43%
Video
Max Video Resolution
N/A
Full HD
Max Video Dimensions
N/A
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
N/A
30 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
N/A
MOV
Features
Features
17%
41%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
2.5"
3"
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
921,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
24%
27%
Memory Card
Compact Flash (Type I or II)
SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
BP-511A
EN-EL14
Battery Life
400 shots
540 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
59%
81%
Portrait (Color Depth)
21.5 bits
24.1 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
10.8 EVs
13.2 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
736
1131
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
2 reviews
769 reviews
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